Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten - Piney Orchard Elementary

IMDiversity Inc.; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Odenton, MD seeks a dedicated Kindergarten Teacher Assistant to support instructional staff and students at Piney Orchard Elementary. You will reinforce lessons, help prepare instructional materials, supervise activities, and assist with assessments under the guidance of the principal and teachers.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalency and, for Title I schools, 48 college credits or a paraprofessional assessment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a paraprofessional assessment is required.
• Previous training/experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists instructional staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating lessons.
• Works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts.
• Prepares instructional materials and sets up learning stations.
• Observes and records student progress and communicates with staff.
• Performs clerical tasks and assists with attendance and records.

Education

High School Diploma

48 college credits or paraprofessional assessment

Tools

MS Office

Video Conferencing

Job description

Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten - Piney Orchard Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Piney Orchard Elementary - Odenton, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID: 5927774

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code:

Assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned; performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Work involves working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher; assisting teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons and programs; observing students and assessing their progress; participating in staff development activities; and the preparation of instructional materials. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and the professional staff.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Works directly with the students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
• Organizes materials (prescriptions) for each group/student. Sets up learning stations, laboratory, and activity centers. Supervises students while working; assists students having difficulty.
• Leads and/or facilitates group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation or individual work.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include posters, charts, transparencies, game boards/cards, and other related materials. Assists with bulletin boards, exhibits and displays.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students. Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
• May supervise lunch duties, playground and bus duties as directed.
• Assists in the administration of tests/assessment instruments. Records data to record books/master charts/assessment forms.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks including correcting work papers/tests, keeping daily attendance, maintaining appropriate student folders/records, and other related tasks as assigned.
• Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments.
• Assists in storing, inventorying, and requisitioning of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment as directed.
• Aids in organization/housekeeping tasks for laboratory, learning stations, work areas, or other instructional settings.
• Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
• Refer or accompany disruptive students to principal.
• Accompanies students on field trips.
• Assists in the development and implementation of daily lesson plans, as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Other: To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES, required.

Experience

• Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgement in working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees and parents.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

To work in a Title I-funded school, a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment, in lieu of 48 college credit hours, issued by ETS or NES required.

Driving Requirements

N/A

Career Ladder Requirements

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires:

• Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.

Qualification Requirements for Title I Facilities requires:

• New hires or transfers who have successfully achieved the Highly-Qualified ParaEducator status through successful completion of the ParaPro assessment or post-secondary education in accordance with the mandated requirements for Title I and/or relevant laws in place are eligible for placement at Grade XX (Higher Grade). However, placement in Grade XX (Higher Grade) is contingent on having met the aforementioned requirements and the school's Title I status. Grade placement may be reduced if the school no longer qualifies as Title I and/or you voluntarily transfer to a non-Title I Teacher Assistant position.

Eligibility for Consideration for Promotional Increase from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

• Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
• Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
• Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as (1) standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; (2) demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; and (3) regular and punctual attendance.

Leadership Role

N/A

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

No special vision requirements.

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• Noise Level: Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Weight & Force: Lifting and carrying requirements: Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

N/A

Job Information

• Approved Date: 4/1/2026
• Established Date: 1/1/1983
• Title Code: C21033
• Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT: KINDERGARTEN
• Alternate Title: Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten
• Reports to Generic: Principal
• Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL

Organization

• Division: Academics
• Business Unit: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
• Department:
• Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

HR Job Information

• Unit: IV
• Days Worked: 191
• FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
• Grade: SG05;SG06

Essential Job

• Months Worked: 10
• Hours Worked: 7
• Job Family: Educational Support Services
• Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants

Position Type

1.00 FTE

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. 410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required